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Edison's direct current was the system used in the late 1800's. This system brought problems like electrocutions and house fires. Tesla was offered 50,000 dollars to get this system working properly and as a matter of fact, it was his first job when he came to the United States. Edison got the work done and refused to pay so tesla quit and started his own company. Tesla beat Edison on lighting the whole world with his alternating current system.

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How did Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla meet?

Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla met when Tesla started working for Edison at his company, Edison Machine Works, in 1884. Tesla made significant contributions to the company, but the two inventors had contrasting views on electricity and eventually parted ways due to disagreements on alternating current versus direct current.


How long did Nikola Tesla work with Thomas Edison?

Nikola Tesla worked for Thomas Edison for about a year in the 1880s before leaving due to disagreements over payment and differing opinions on electrical technology.


How did thomas Edison get along with Nikola Tesla?

Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla had a professional rivalry. Edison favored direct current (DC) electricity while Tesla championed alternating current (AC) technology. This led to conflict between them, especially during the "war of the currents." Despite this, they both respected each other's work and contributions to science and technology.


Did Thomas Edison kill Nikola Tesla?

Tesla moved to the United States in 1884. When he arrived, he worked as an assistant to Thomas Edison, then in his late 30's. Edison had just invented the electric light bulb, but he needed a system to distribute electricity to houses. He designed a DC (direct current) system, but it had many bugs in it. Edison promised Tesla lots of money in bonuses if he could get the bugs out. Tesla took the challenge and ended up saving Edison over $100,000, which was millions of dollars by today's standards. Edison later refused to keep his promise. Tesla quit not long after that, and Edison spent the rest of his life trying to discredit Tesla which is the main reason why he is so unknown today. Edison was envious of him and instead of working a relatioship and working with him, the rest is known.


What scientist was Thomas Edison's most famous rival?

Nikola Tesla was Thomas Edison's most famous rival. The two were involved in the "War of Currents," a competition to establish whether direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) would become the standard for electric power transmission. Tesla's work on AC systems ultimately prevailed over Edison's DC systems.

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